Can AI models reason like a human?
We’re awaiting the release of OpenAI’s o3 model later this month. Its performance is impressive on very hard benchmarks like SWE-bench Verified, Frontier Math and the ARC AGI benchmark (discussed previously in this blog). And yet at the same time some behaviors of the frontier AI models are very concerning.
Read MoreThis sun-tracking security camera keeps watch in 4K
Baseus’ new outdoor security camera boosts video quality to 4K. | Image: Baseus Baseus has announced a new version of its solar-powered security camera at CES 2025 that improves video quality from 2K to 4K and extends battery life from 180 to 210 days. But like the previous version, the
Read MoreUS Cyber Trust Mark launches as the Energy Star of smart home security
Image: The Verge / Adobe Stock Consumers shopping for new smart home devices will soon be able to look for the official stamp of trust from the US government: the US Cyber Trust Mark. Similar to how an Energy Star label on home appliances denotes a certain level of energy
Read MoreQuick change directory
One difficulty when working at a command line is navigating between directories, particularly between locations with long paths. There are several ways to mitigate this. One of the simplest is using cd - to return to the previous directory. Another is to use pushd and popd. Still another is to
Read MoreWBIT #2: Memories of persistence and the state of state
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Read MoreChris’ Corner: User Control
Like Miriam Suzanne says: You’re allowed to have preferences. Set your preferences. I like the idea of controlling my own experience when browsing and using the web. Bump up that default font size, you’re worth it. Here’s another version of control. If you publish a truncated RSS feed on your
Read MoreConverse of RSA
The security of RSA encryption depends on the difficulty of factoring the product of two large primes. If you can factor large numbers efficiently, you can break RSA. But if can break RSA, can you factor large numbers? Sorta. It’s conceivable that there is a way to break RSA encryption
Read MoreInspire Digital Storytelling and Enlighten AI Leaders With These Helpful Books
Isaac Sacolick shares insights on his favorite books from the past year, highlighting essential reads for digital storytellers and tech leaders. Key recommendations include "Storyworthy" by Matthew Dicks, "Building a Second Brain" by Tiago Forte, and Adam Grant's "Hidden Potential." Additional notable mentions cover AI and leadership books.
Read MoreHow to Apply CSS3 Transforms to Background Images
Learn how to rotate background images in CSS3 using transforms and pseudo-elements. This guide shows you step-by-step how to apply CSS background rotate techniques without affecting your content. Continue reading How to Apply CSS3 Transforms to Background Images on SitePoint.
Read MoreHow to Set Up Basic jQuery Form Validation in Two Minutes
Learn how to implement jQuery form validation using the jQuery Validation Plugin in this step-by-step tutorial. Follow our simple example to validate forms before submit and enhance your website's user experience. Continue reading How to Set Up Basic jQuery Form Validation in Two Minutes on SitePoint.
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